Although the development agreement between the Raiders and the Authority cannot be completed until February, 2018 because of a complication in finalizing the contract between the team and its construction companies, the 30-month construction schedule should remain on track.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 27: Oakland Raiders fan Davi Tole of Nevada displays a sign to passing motorists near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign after National Football League owners voted 31-1 to approve the team's application to relocate to Las Vegas (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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